Registered Respiratory Therapist
West Burlington, IA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour shifts, nights
Schedule Requirements:

• Every other weekend required
• On-call required once every scheduling period
• May cover other shifts as needed

Job Summary

• Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders.
• Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including supervision of respiratory care students.
• Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; select, assemble, check, and operate respiratory equipment.
• Provide high-quality respiratory care to patients across all age groups: neonate, infant, toddler, school age, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
• Some pediatric experience preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Iowa
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates should be prepared for on-call responsibilities and flexible shift coverage.
• Pediatric experience is preferred but not mandatory.

This position offers an opportunity to work with a diverse patient population in a supportive environment requiring strong clinical skills and flexibility.